Here's What's Really Causing The Acne On Your Chin
It's safe to say that all of us have had a personal battle with acne. One of the most common (and most annoying) areas to get acne as you get older is your chin. Why does it happen?
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Anxiety (1)
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This One Exercise Can Seriously Help Your Anxiety
Feeling anxious can make it hard to enjoy life, and it's not easy to just "fix" being overtaken by a racing reel of negative thoughts by keeping a gratitude journal, or taking deep, cleansing breaths, or whatever else it is your non-anxious friends say helps them deal with their worries.
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COVID (1)
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Avoid These Serious Face Mask Mistakes At All Costs
Donning a face mask has become the new normal. While wearing a mask may sound straightforward, there are a number of mask-wearing mistakes one can make.
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COVID News (6)
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This Vitamin May Lower Your Risk Of COVID-19 Infection
With the end of summer and the gradual loss of daylight, you may be tempted to stock up on vitamin D. Known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it in response to sunlight, ensuring you have adequate levels of this vitamin could also be the key to staving off COVID-19 this fall.
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What A COVID-19 Infection Could Mean For Pregnant Women
While it seems that no one group of people is entirely safe from the COVID-19 virus, there are certain groups who are more at risk, not just of infection, but of complications resulting from the illness. One such group is women who are, or may become, pregnant during the pandemic.
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Pine-Sol Is A Surprising Weapon Against COVID-19
According to a press release from the Clorox company, the latest popular household cleaning product to be proven effective at killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus on contact is Pine-Sol.
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The Real Way COVID-19 Is Affecting People's Mental Health
While it seems we learn something new about the physical effects of COVID-19 every day, the impact on our mental health is starting to emerge as well — and it's not so great.
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How 'COVID Toes' Exposed Lack Of Diversity In Dermatology Photos
By springtime, new coronavirus symptoms started showing up in doctor's offices nationwide, symptoms including chills, shaking, muscle aches, headaches, sore throats, loss of taste or smell, blood clots, and even a weird skin condition resembling frostbite present on the feet and fingers.
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What You Need To Know About Breastfeeding And COVID-19
While no cases of babies contracting coronavirus via breastmilk have been recorded, it's understandable that mothers are particularly worried about accidentally spreading to the infection to their newborns.
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Dietary Essentials (9)
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The Bananas-Only Diet Isn't As Healthy As You Think It Is. Here's Why
The bananas-only diet is a fad diet that focuses on eating one food. With this diet, you're allowed to eat as many bananas as you want, as well as maybe some milk. You might lose weight, but your entire body will be starved of nutrients found in other foods.
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Fact Or Fiction: Egg Yolks Are Bad For You
If you've lived most of the last decade (or your entire life) eating egg white omelets because you believed egg yolks were bad for you, we're sorry to say that you may have been giving up the golden yellow goodness for no reason.
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The Reason Your Vegan Diet May Be Aging You Quicker
Many who switch to plant-based eating may expect to gain a youthful glow, but it may not work out that way. Here's why it may age you more quickly.
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The Dangerous Ingredient You Need To Watch Out For In Coffee
Coffee has numerous health benefits, and you have probably heard of some of them. With all of these health benefits of coffee, why shouldn't you drink it? Well, there is one ingredient that you should be aware of. It's called acrylamide, a potentially harmful chemical found in coffee.
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The Difference Between Counting Calories And Counting Macros
We've probably all heard that losing weight is about 'calories in, calories out.' But experts have argued that counting calories isn't the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Instead, some say we should be focusing on macros. What's the difference?
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The Real Difference Between Low-Carb And Keto Diets
These days it seems as if everyone has sworn off bread in favor of eating a low-carb diet. But that doesn't necessarily mean they're eating the keto way, as there are some notable differences between the two diets.
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Veggie Burgers Aren't As Healthy As You Think They Are. Here's Why
If you're eating vegetarian because you believe it's better for your health, though, this may not always be true — especially when it comes to choosing veggie burgers over the beef or turkey version.
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The Healthiest Way To Make Tea Isn't What You Think
When it comes to tea, it seems as if everyone has a definite opinion. While some make their tea in a Keurig and some use a French press, the preferred method for most seems to involve boiling water in a kettle before pouring it over your bagged or loose-leaf tea. What is really the best way, though?
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Snacking Isn't As Bad As You Think It Is. Here's Why
If you're a big fan of snacking, you'll be pleased to know that it's not as bad for you as we're led to believe. In fact, snacking is not only healthy, but it can also help with managing your weight.
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Fitness (2)
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If You're Not Sore After Working Out, This Is Probably Why
'Better sore than sorry!' fitness trainers are known to say, urging you to hit the gym instead of sleeping in. What, though, if you exercise... but don't feel even slightly sore the next day?
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The Real Reason You Should Stop Doing Knee Push Ups
Anyone who attended gym class at school will know what a push up is. But nowhere near as many will know the reason why they're so popular. However, not all push ups are the same. And experts believe those who resort to knee push ups are doing more harm than good.
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Food (3)
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What Your Food Cravings Are Trying To Tell You
Food cravings are so common that the average American spends more than 240 hours a year thinking about them. Here's a look at what they're trying to tell you.
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The Harmful Chemical That Might Be In Your Canned Food
Fans of canned fish, beans, and legumes may be surprised to learn that 10 percent of all canned food contains a harmful chemical. The chemical is called bisphenol A, also known as BPA.
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Desserts That Are Actually Healthier Than You Think
Here's a look at some desserts that are way healthier than you think.
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Health (13)
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What You Need To Know Before Reusing Your Face Mask
Face masks have quickly become a big part of our everyday lives. But if you want your face mask to continuously be effective, it's important that you know all the dos and don'ts, especially when it comes to reusing it.
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Why We Hate The Sound Of Our Own Voice, According To Science
We hear ourselves talk all day long, and most of us don't give a second thought to the sound of our voice — until, that is, we hear it on a recording. Suddenly we cringe and sometimes even feel embarrassment over the way we sound. What's going on?
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What Happens To Your Brain When You Have A Crush On Someone
If your heart pounds and your cheeks flush whenever a certain someone is near, it's not just their sparkling eyes or rapier wit causing you to feel that way. Chalk up those fluttery feelings to the brain chemicals activated when you have a crush, scientists say.
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Germy Things In Your House You're Definitely Not Cleaning Enough
Germs seem to always find a way to invade the house. And even if you're a diligent disinfecting machine, you are most likely neglecting these spots.
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Why You Should Never Put Coconut Oil On A Sunburn
Coconut oil is everywhere these days. From improving our food to beautifying our hair, skin, lips, and even teeth, there seems to be no superpower this popular fat can't claim. But experts agree that coconut oil does has an Achilles heel; it should not be used to treat sunburn.
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The BRAT Diet: Is It Really Healthy?
If you or your child have ever had an upset stomach, complete with vomiting and diarrhea, chances are someone has suggested you try the BRAT diet. Is it a good idea to do so, though?
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Why Skipping Breakfast Is More Risky Than You Think
If your mornings as an adolescent consisted of your parents nagging you to eat breakfast, consider yourself lucky — breakfast really is one of the most important meals of the day, and skipping it is way riskier than you think.
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The Dirtiest Thing In Your Bathroom Isn't The Toilet Seat
You might be surprised to learn that your toilet seat may not be the dirtiest thing in your bathroom. Neither is your sink, faucet, door handle, or floor. It's in your shower and you might be exposed to it every time you take a shower or bath.
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The Surprising Way Kissing Benefits Your Teeth
Everyone remembers their first kiss. Whether it was a peck at the age of 15 or a full-on smooch sesh during college, it's something that stays with you for the rest of your life. But did you know that every kiss you've had since then may actually have benefited your teeth?
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Here's Where Your Freckles Actually Come From
You may have been blessed with them at birth or you may see them crop up when you spend time in the sun, but most of us have at least a few freckles. Freckles are those tan, brown, or even red spots that are usually scattered across the face or arms. Where do they come from?
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The Surprising Amount Of Calories You Burn While Kissing
Most people love a kiss or two. But when it comes to working out, we're not always eager to jump on a treadmill or head to the gym. Lucky for us, it's officially time to start stealing more kisses than usual, because smooching burns more calories than you might think.
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Why Kissing Is Better For Your Health Than You Realized
Pucker up, people! Kissing does way more than just increase arousal, and it's going to make you want to smooch your lover a whole lot more.
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Do You Really Need To Get A Pap Smear Every Year?
It's a part of that 'well woman check-up' — or whatever your doctor calls it — that nobody really loves, but we come to expect it each year: legs in the stirrups, the feel of pressure and something cold, and the sight of your healthcare provider wielding a very long swab. Do you need one each year?
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The Unexpected Workout Everyone's Trying During Quarantine
If you want to exercise outdoors but still maintain a socially safe distance because of COVID-19, get ready to roll. More people are strapping on in-line skates and roller skates long thought to be a tired fad of decades past.
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What You Need To Know About The Thyroid Medication Recall
If you are taking a type of thyroid medication called NP Thyroid, made by Acella Pharmaceutical, you need to be aware that the manufacturer is recalling one lot each of both the 15 mg and 120 mg versions of this drug.
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The Unexpected Effect Poor Sleeping Habits Can Have On Your Health
If your bed has morphed into your part-time office as a result of the pandemic, it may be time to relocate to a quiet corner — turns out, good sleep hygiene is a must for keeping our weight in check.
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Certain 'Quit Smoking' Apps Work Better Than Others. Here's Why
There are apps that can address a number of issues, including helping you with your mental health or your weight loss goals — and even assisting you to kick the smoking habit. Some of these, though, work better than others. Why is that?
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More People Are Having Cracked Teeth Right Now: Here's Why
Now we bring you joyous news: you can add to the already lengthy list of things you never thought to worry about before this year the fact that, according to one New York dentist, the pandemic has been seriously detrimental to our teeth.
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There Are Mental Health Benefits To Kids Keeping Cameras Off In Zoom Classes
Back to school, this year, was an easier trip for some kids, since all they had to do was shuffle a few steps to their computer. As classes resume via Zoom, there are numerous benefits. There are, however, certain concerns students are now having to deal with that may impact their mental health.
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Why You Might Want To Avoid This TikTok Trick For Acne
TikTok is all about offering advice as well as entertainment, but some of the advice isn't always the greatest. Now there's a new TikTok video that has over a million views and nearly 90,000 likes to date that shows a young woman using a mask made of crushed aspirin to clean her face.
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Study Reveals Promising News About Teens And Vaping
Once marketed as a way to stop smoking cigarettes, vaping has come under increasing scrutiny from the CDC and FDA over the last couple of years. There has been some promising news, though, about teens and their vaping habits.
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Why Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Is Especially Risky Right Now
We're doing a worse job now at controlling hypertension than we have in years, according to findings presented at an American Heart Association virtual conference. Considering that we're now in a pandemic, this is especially troubling.
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How To Stay Safe While Working Out Indoors
With fall fast approaching and fitness centers re-opening across the country, many of us may be thinking of heading back to the gym. But is it safe?
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Why A New Tick In NJ Could Be Part Of A Bigger Problem
New Jersey already had ticks, as numerous pets and unhappy campers can attest. But you can never have too many tick species — or rather, you can, since one species is more than enough, thank you very much. And yet, here it comes, the Carios kelleyi, aka bat tick.
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The Unexpected Effects Virtual School Is Having On Kids' Sleep
Now that many kids' new version of "back to school" means back in their bedrooms, a teacher droning on over Zoom, they're missing out recess and lunch with school pals. For some kids, this is having an unexpected benefit — they may be getting more sleep these days.
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Why People Are Talking About Kaley Cuoco Wearing A Mask During A Workout
A famous mask advocate is Kaley Cuoco, who, when posting a video of her workout routine to Instagram, was seen to be wearing one throughout the 1 minute 20-second clip that showed her jumping rope. This drew a lot of negative comments, though.
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The Surprising Way Pets Can Help You Feel Better During The Pandemic
While the quarantine period was hard on all of us, leaving us holed up at home right when spring was springing and we all wanted to be out and about, it did have one surprising upside. We're talking about all of the quality time you got to spend with your pets.
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What You Need To Know About Face Masks And Sex During Quarantine
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer has plenty to say on the hot topic of whether, when, and how you should be doing the deed during this period of pandemic.
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Why Experts Are Calling 'Coronasomnia' An Epidemic Of Its Own
After several months of adjusting to disrupted routines, so many of us have resigned ourselves to sleepless nights that there's now a name for the phenomenon: coronasomnia.
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A Surprising Way Telemedicine Can Improve Your Blood Pressure
Certain conditions, such as high blood pressure, require ongoing medical involvement in order to monitor their status, and that is another area in which telehealth is likely to play an increasingly large role.
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The Real Reason Your Face Mask Should Cover Your Nose
Have you ever been out and about and seen people wearing face masks, but they're not exactly wearing those masks as they were meant to be worn? What we're talking about here, though, is people who seem to think that they are fully masked when their masks are only covering their mouths.
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Younger People Are At Risk For Colon Cancer. Here's What You Need To Know
Despite the fact that Chadwick Boseman had been seen to have lost a significant amount of weight over the past few months, it seems nobody really knew he was sick. Once the news came out, the shock diminished not one bit when it was revealed that he'd been suffering from colon cancer.
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Why You Shouldn't Use This TikTok Hack To Whiten Your Teeth
One such tip is that presented by a TikToker who suggests a budget-friendly teeth-whitening hack. Instead of using the expensive store-bought kits, she suggests just applying regular old 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to a cotton swab and running it across your teeth. Should you, though?
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Nutrition (1)
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Sneaky Ways You're Eating More Calories Than You Realize
There are some seriously sneaky ways you're eating more calories than you realize. Discover the ways you're unknowingly upping your calorie intake.
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